Routinely Manitowoc will release a list of parts that they recommend all ice machine service companies maintain on their service vehicles. These are typically the most common ice maker parts to fail, so will assist with fixing the problem on the first trip, as opposed to ordering and having to charge the customer a return fee. Unfortunately, the truck stock list has a number of Indigo related parts, that I would not normally recommend to people for stocking purposes or due to costs of keeping inventory. Below is my recommended stocking list.
Water Inlet Valves
I would strongly recommend keeping 2 different ice machine water inlet valves in inventory. The 115v, part number 000007965 and 208-230v, part number 000007966. Both of these Manitowoc part numbers include the valve body and coil for a complete water valve change out.
http://icemakerpartsshop.com/000007965-manitowoc-115v-water-inlet-valve/ - $53.94
http://icemakerpartsshop.com/000007966-208-230v-manitowoc-water-inlet-valve/ - $53.94
Dump Valves
The dump valve on a Manitowoc ice machine can be problematic, as they tend to corrode and leak over time. Typically this will lead to blown fuses and shut down the ice machine production. Again, there are only 2 valves that I would recommend stocking, the 115 version, part number 000001767 and the 208-230v, part number 00001768.
http://icemakerpartsshop.com/000001767-manitowoc-115v-dump-valve/ - $53.13
http://icemakerpartsshop.com/000001768-manitowoc-208-230v-dump-valve/ - $53.13
Ice Thickness Probes
More often than not an ice thickness probe doesn't technically go bad. Unless an ear is broken or the metal snapped, it's probably still good, just needs a thorough cleaning. However, it's faster and usually cheaper to simply replace the dirty probe. I'd recommend stocking the last 2 model Manitowoc ice machine thickness controls. An ice thickness control for the S Series and Q Series and older, bother are single wire.
Please note that the ice thickness controls are not interchangeable, the S Series will not work in place of a Q Series or older and vice versa. Also, please note that the latest Indigo ice thickness probe operates completely differently, relying on acoustic signals to initiate harvest. As of now I would not recommend stocking one of these unless you own an Indigo machine.
Q Series Ice Thickness Control - $45.89
S Series Ice Thickness Control - $39.45
Magnetic Bin Switches
Lastly, the magnetic bin switch is a must have part on any refrigeration service man's truck. Again, I can only recommend stocking two different types of bin switches, one for the Q Series and older and one for the S Series ice machine. Please note that the part number has recently changed for the S Series, but are the same part. Initially the S Series bin switch was a 2006819, but is now known as a 000007888.
23-0148-3 Bin Switch - $41.06
20-0681-9 Bin Switch - $21.74 (Also known as a Manitowoc part number 000007888.)
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